Another point is that many states assess vehicle license fees based on the weight of the vehicle since that has a direct bearing on the amount of wear inflicted on the roads by that vehicle. Since bikes don't have enough weight to cause measureable wear, cyclists should not be responsible for the road maintenance. Think how long roads would last if only cyclists used them. As many others have said, the time I am riding my bike is helping the roads because my car is not causing wear for that trip.

If they still think it is unfair, tell them to get out and ride and take advantage of the loophole!